Mr. JC Chavis, age 78, of Fairmont, NC passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born March 11, 1944 in Robeson County, NC to the late Curtis Chavis and the late Jessie Bell Freeman Chavis. Mr. Chavis was employed by Carolina Pad and Paper Co. for over 31 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Chavis; a daughter, Sharon Chavis; a sister, Johnnie Bell Sanders; and a brother, Curtis Chavis, Jr.

He is survived by three sons: JC Chavis, Jr. of Lumberton, NC, James "Jamie" Chavis of Shelby, NC, and Dallas Chavis of Georgia; one daughter, Vertis Ann Chavis Mitchell (Alfonsa) of Fairmont, NC; three brothers: Larry Chavis (Diane) of Chadburn, NC, Derrell Chavis of Red Springs, NC, and Roy Lee Chavis (Cynthia) of Lumberton, NC; seven sisters: Betty Oxendine and Sallie Jacobs, both of Fairmont, NC, Gertrude Jacobs of Lumberton, NC, Margie Griffin of Fairmont, NC, Joann Hunt (Bishop James William), of St. Pauls, NC, and Jenny Oxendine and Hattie Hunt (Bishop James Earl), both of Lumberton, NC; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; and a great host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services, 1549 Marion Stage Road in Fairmont, NC. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM with Rev. James Earl Hunt and Rev. James W. Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Chavis Family Cemetery on Marion Stage Road in Fairmont, NC (across from the funeral home).